Alabama RB Tre Nation commits to Illini

With Devin Singletaryunable to enroll at Illinois, the Illini had to move quickly on another running back. They successfully acquired their target.

Leeds (Ala.) running back Tre Nationcommitted and signed with the Illini on Wednesday, boosting the Illini's depth behind the talented young duo of sophomore Ke'Shawn Vaughn and redshirt freshman Dre Brown.

Nation also held offers from Cincinnati, Louisville, Southern Miss, Western Kentucky and others.

Nation helped lead Leeds to three straight Class 4A state title games consecutive title wins. He earned state title game MVP honors 186 yards and five touchdowns in Leeds' 55-7 win over Fayette County. He finished his prep career with more than 7,000 rushing yards.

Scouting Report

"Tre is a downhill back that simply gets the job done. He's not speedy or flashy, but he's consistent in between the tackles, runs behind his pads and is as reliable as it gets. Nation is a workhorse back and has the body to match it, but he's more versatile than given credit for. His feet are well above average as are his hands, as he shows the potential to be a three-down back in most offenses." - John Garcia Jr., Scout.com Alabama recruiting analyst

Nation also held offers from Cincinnati, Louisville, Southern Miss, Western Kentucky and others.

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Nation helped lead Leeds to three straight Class 4A state title games consecutive title wins. He earned state title game MVP honors 186 yards and five touchdowns in Leeds' 55-7 win over Fayette County. He finished his prep career with more than 7,000 rushing yards.

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\"Tre is a downhill back that simply gets the job done. He's not speedy or flashy, but he's consistent in between the tackles, runs behind his pads and is as reliable as it gets. Nation is a workhorse back and has the body to match it, but he's more versatile than given credit for. His feet are well above average as are his hands, as he shows the potential to be a three-down back in most offenses.\" - John Garcia Jr., Scout.com Alabama recruiting analyst

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With Devin Singletaryunable to enroll at Illinois, the Illini had to move quickly on another running back. They successfully acquired their target.

Leeds (Ala.) running back Tre Nationcommitted and signed with the Illini on Wednesday, boosting the Illini's depth behind the talented young duo of sophomore Ke'Shawn Vaughn and redshirt freshman Dre Brown.

Nation also held offers from Cincinnati, Louisville, Southern Miss, Western Kentucky and others.

Nation helped lead Leeds to three straight Class 4A state title games consecutive title wins. He earned state title game MVP honors 186 yards and five touchdowns in Leeds' 55-7 win over Fayette County. He finished his prep career with more than 7,000 rushing yards.

Scouting Report

\"Tre is a downhill back that simply gets the job done. He's not speedy or flashy, but he's consistent in between the tackles, runs behind his pads and is as reliable as it gets. Nation is a workhorse back and has the body to match it, but he's more versatile than given credit for. His feet are well above average as are his hands, as he shows the potential to be a three-down back in most offenses.\" - John Garcia Jr., Scout.com Alabama recruiting analyst